Civics
The Judiciary (Supreme Court, High Courts, and judicial independence)
Practice questions
How does delay in courts affect democratic justice?If someone says the judiciary is independent, so it can change every decision of Parliament, what is wrong in this statement?What is the purpose of the power related to contempt of court?How does judicial protection of Fundamental Rights strengthen democracy?Why should judges recuse themselves when they have personal interest in a case?What is the strongest reason for considering the judiciary a guardian of democracy?Why is independence of judiciary considered essential in democracy?What is the main meaning of judicial review?Why is writ jurisdiction important for citizens?If a government order violates fundamental rights, what can the judiciary do?Judiciary being independent from the executive reduces which risk?What does the appellate role of the Supreme Court mean?Why is the integrated structure of judiciary important in India?How does judiciary create balance in disputes between citizen and government?The original jurisdiction of Supreme Court may relate to what kind of cases?Why is security in appointment and service conditions of judges necessary?Judiciary declaring a law unconstitutional strengthens which principle?How has Public Interest Litigation widened access to justice?If judiciary is not independent, what effect will it have on protection of fundamental rights?How are checks and balances seen between judiciary and legislature?